Industrial Physical Security and International Security Compliance Professional, College Educated and Leadership Experience with more than ten years experience in instructional development and training documentation, understanding of ISO 9001, DD-254, NISPOM, JFAN, DCID, SAP, ITAR, and DOD Special Access and Requirements for Programs, Executive Protection, Force Protection/Anti-Terrorism, SCIF Construction/Compliance, and Investigations.

Technology Support Coordinator

Start Date: 1999-11-01End Date: 2003-01-01

16428 Supervisor: Al Wagner (814) 725-4619

Responsibilities: Provide support, budget, strategic planning, and manage the school district's vast number of both Apple and PC computers. Develop working groups to understand and establish the technology requirements of the administration and teaching staff.

Accomplishments: • Successfully developed Apple wireless laptop remote logon system that was national recognized by Apple Inc. • Received an award for an effort that resulted in the improved student test scores.

Senior Quality professional with 15+ years in quality assurance and manufacturing engineering in the communication, magnetic, solar, sign, and marine recreational markets. Skilled in the implementation of cost-effective quality assurance programs and continuous improvement initiatives. Demonstrated leadership ability to build and motivate strong teams and create a cooperative work environment, while challenging the status quo. Core Competencies include:

Director of Quality

Start Date: 2004-01-01End Date: 2009-01-01

• Responsible for implementing effective quality system for facilities in Illinois, N Carolina, & Mexico. • Led effort to reduce warranty costs on sign and neon products by $75K annually. • Directed efforts to resolve quality issues on stator products resulting in avoiding $95K in scrap costs. • Developed a technical staff that allowed AE to make reliability predictions on new products. • Led effort to reduce the age & amount of materials held in Material Review saving $60K annually. • Responsible for reducing the cost of quality by 15% annually.

Manager of Manufacturing Quality Assurance

Start Date: 1986-01-01End Date: 1993-01-01

• Responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of the quality system and ESD Controls. • Coordinated activities bringing in a new customer to build their prototype designs. Business opportunity resulted in over $2 million in new annual revenues. • Led project team responsible for achieving certification to ISO/TS […] Automotive Standard. • Spearheaded efforts to achieve 'Preferred' status as a critical supplier to Verizon for 2002 and 2003. • Developed and maintained an effective quality system emphasizing continuous improvements in a facility with $450M in annual sales. • Developed and implemented programs that improved product quality levels as measured by first time yields and warranty return rates by 18% annually over a five-year period. • Directed initiatives to integrate QA inspection into manufacturing processes. Reduced manufacturing costs and achieved Vendor of the Year status from GTE (now Verizon). • Coordinated a joint project team with GTE to enhance power supply performance by extending their useful life. Customer saved $5M in replacement costs. • Directed a multi-discipline team reducing field failure rate. Warranty savings avg. $300K annually.

Aerospace Engineer

Timestamp: 2015-12-24

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Florida. I am Interested in the field of Aerospace Engineering and more specifically Space Systems and UAV Technologies. My objective is to obtain an engineer position utilizing my engineering, leadership and interpersonal skills. I am interested in pursuing work relevant to Space Systems and enjoy working on CAD modelling, programming, and thermodynamics specifically pertaining to fluid propulsion.Project Experience MODARM: Micrometeoroid Orbital Debris Assessment for Risk Mitigation, University of Florida Senior Design 1 • Designed a polar low earth orbiting cube satellite which assessed the entire debris field position and velocities using a series of Space X Dragon sensors. Responsible for developing the electrical power system including rotating sun sensing deployable solar panels, risk assessment, and life cycle power budget for detumble, operational, communication, and safe modes. Air Force Nano-Satellite University Project, University of Florida and Air Force Research Laboratory • Designed a low cost Cube Satellite to measure and develop a time precision technique between a ground station and a low earth orbit satellite to assist with GPS and precision tracking. Selected as systems engineer to assess the systems mass, power, and technological needs in order to fulfill mission requirements. UAV Quad Copter, University of Florida Senior Design 2 • Designed CAD Models of Avionics components in Solidworks and built scale model of Quad copter from scratch. Conducted design optimization and torque calculations for various motor propeller assemblies through wind tunnel testing and analysis . Composite I-Beam Competition Project, University of Florida Mechanics of Materials Lab • Designed and manufactured composite I-beam to withstand maximum applied loading. Utilized LabVIEW to collect results. Mechanical Design Lab Robot Project, University of Florida • Designed and fabricated a robot to maneuver around obstacle course and pick up tennis balls within a given time limit. Wing Box Stress Analysis Project, University of Florida Aerospace Structures • Performed stress analysis on a wing box of a Boeing 767. Estimated the Factor of Safety, Fatigue Life, and maximum allowable crack size. Wind Tunnel Design Project, University of Florida Compressible Flow • Designed parameters for a supersonic wind tunnel by testing diffuser specifications, tunnel fluid Mach number, and test section sizes. Performed analysis to determine locations of normal and oblique shocks. Extracurricular Activities Small Satellite Design Club, UF Gator Marching Band, Athletic Association Basketball Pep Band, AIAA, Delta Upsilon

Project Director

Start Date: 2011-08-01End Date: 2012-05-01

NASA Micro-Gravity competition team leader for a 10 member group. • Organized weekly meetings and collected research on debris fields in microgravity. • Managed competition and research groups including Micro-Gravity Team, High Altitude Balloon Club, RASC-AL Team competition groups, and Launch Systems group.

Systems Engineer

Start Date: 2013-02-01End Date: 2013-08-01

•Oversaw and advised satellite subsystem groups such as Structures, Controls, Avionics, Communications, and EPS and implemented them into a LEO CubeSat to develop a low-cost time transfer technique between two precision clocks.

Sr. Contracts Manager - SALIENT FEDERAL SOLUTIONS, INC

Sr. Contracts Manager

Start Date: 2011-01-01

Provided total spectrum of contract management activities supporting one business unit of aggressive, growth oriented defense contractor, providing professional and technical support in areas of Cyber Security, C2ISR, general IT support, and Program Management. • Managed customer and teammate relationships and negotiated terms of NDAs and TAs protecting Intellectual Property, achieving the best profit potential, work share and terms, exceeding company objectives. • Negotiated all aspects of FFP, CPFF and T&M contracts, eliminating and mitigating risks, ensuring maximum profitability with focus on addressing issues under FAR, DFAR, ITAR, and EAR. • Collaborated with Corporate Finance utilizing Deltek-CostPoint system for all contracts, ensuring cash flow and corporate guidelines were met. • Led and consulted with the Contracts Department, Business Unit, and other cross-functional teams in specific and individual terms of numerous contracts and accompanying SOWs, resulting in improved efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with requirements. • Developed various processes and procedures, including Contract Kick-off, Property Management, and standard terms and conditions clauses, meeting company and Government requirements. • Penetrated the Saudi Arabian market and established corporate presence through successful proposal development and creating in-country partnerships. Initial contracts secured approximately $6M in revenue with increased revenue potential in anticipated work.

VICE PRESIDENT CONTRACTS & SUBCONTRACTS

Start Date: 2005-01-01End Date: 2008-01-01

Brought in to provide leadership, mentoring, and value added professionalism to a troubled international government Contracts Department. Hired staff as well as acquired responsibility for new functional areas such as subcontracts, and International Exports. Linkabit is a high tech DoD electronics technology division doing $95MM per year. Professional contracts staff of 7. Contract IP licensing initiative achieved 90% of total division profits - for 3 years. Accomplishments Staffing: Doubled professional staff - Managed Div. export licensing efforts (export staff of 2 ½) Instilled new attitude and developed department reputation of value added versus a bureaucratic necessary evil Implemented new export policies & procedures, reconstituted international dealer network. Individual-Assignments--Empowered-Official/FCPA-Coordinator/Division-Ethics Office

DIVISION MANAGER FEDERAL SUBCONTRACTS

Start Date: 2011-01-01

Executive responsible for reorganizing/restructuring all of Deloitte Federal subcontract and purchasing efforts, including major restaffing, policy/procedure/process development targeted with achieving for the first time a successful government CPSR review. Professional staff of 45, with a spend of approximately $250MM per year.

Senior Systems Engineer

Start Date: 1987-01-01End Date: 1995-01-01

A division of Raytheon Corporation specializing in advanced tactical and air-defense missiles, and electronics solutions to the DoD and international customers. Lead airframe project engineer on the PATRIOT, AMRAAM, AIM-9X, MAVERICK, and STANDARD MISSILE programs. Executed numerous wind-tunnel test programs in support of new product development. Presented to the Lab Manager and senior staff a market penetration strategy for expanding the division's product line into UAVs. Received commendations for engineering and technical management on proposals and special access programs.

Systems Engineer

Start Date: 1986-01-01End Date: 1987-01-01

Dynamics Research Corporation provides mission-critical technology management services for government programs. Systems Engineer Airframe subject matter expert, responsible for advising chief government scientist on technical performance for a $30M US Air Force battlefield surveillance system for UAVs.

• Handpicked to advise and manage all aspects of NATO's KFOR/HQ aerial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) program with an unmanned aerial system (UAS), and to provide subject matter expert (SME) expertise. First ever contractor to receive a letter of recognition, coin and plaque at the end of tour. • Specifically selected and trained to support Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH) as an integral team member on J3X Special Activities and J2X Counter-Intelligence branches providing subject matter expert (SME) using devices and associated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for the gathering of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR). • Entrusted by senior management to serve as a Senior Instructor for US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle course. Instructed mission planning using UAVs with SEALs, AF Special Tactics, Rangers, and Special Forces. Additionally, trained, equipped, disciplined, mentored and motivated an entire new generation of Special Operators. • A convincing and credible communicator with a proven track record in taking major training initiatives from concept to completion in a timely and cost-effective manner. Key Areas of Expertise Working with Diverse Groups of People; Exemplary Time & Organizational Skills; Ability to Grasp & Utilize New Technology; Simplifying Complex Issues for Group Training; Conflict Resolution; Solid Blend of People & Technical Skills; Formal Presentation Skills; and Program/Resource Management.

Field Service Representative

Start Date: 2012-01-01End Date: 2013-01-01

2012 to 2013 Served as a Field Service Representative (FSR) and subject matter expert (SME). Advised, operated and maintained a multi- million dollar unmanned aerial system (UAS) program for J2 Intelligence section for the use in the gathering of aerial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR). Provided technical solutions to a wide variety of difficult problems. Provided logistical support including ITAR with a continuous process of improvements exceeding field operational standards and achieved proficiency objectives along with preventative and corrective maintenance principles.

Dedicated and performance driven leader with a history of delivering impressive contributions to growth, productivity and profit. Customer-oriented with a broad range of experience in establishing, managing and enhancing varied business relationships with internal and external customers, vendors and business partners, regulators and foreign procurement agencies. Ability to adapt and deliver on contracts, programs and export requirements in demanding environments while providing leadership in all phases of complex projects. * Focused and Results Driven - Have consistently negotiated positive outcomes for the business on Contracts T/C's, U.S. Government export authorizations (DDTC/BIS) and supply chain subcontracts. Have successfully influenced and changed the outcome of U.S. regulators as applicable to licensing restrictions on our products (DDTC/BIS). SME working the Export due diligence for all corporate M&A pursuits. * Team and Relationship Builder - Have received numerous awards and citations including "2002 & 2004 Contracts Achievement Award" for outstanding performance at the Silver Level and "2006 Chairman's Award" Bronze level for performance on the Theater Airborne Reconnaissance Systems "TARS" successful deployment in Iraq. Broad network of contacts and professional relationships within both the government and private sectors of the defense industry. * High Dollar Value and International Management Expertise - Independently and successfully handled all of the offset pursuits, negotiations and agreements within a $4 billion dollar business from 2001 - 2006. Successfully engaged with the U.S. Dept. of State to increase the allowable exportable level of data link rates for reconnaissance systems. Contract Manager for Phoenix Eye Program (PEP) initial value of $85 million for the Republic of China's F-16 fleet. Obtained the first Dept. of State issued export license authorizing the Russian RAC MiG Corporation to act as integrators of our equipment on the Slovakian MOD's inventory. * International Trade Compliance - Create all processes/policies and training for the International Trade Compliance organization and 11,000 plus sector employees. * Problem Solver - Decisive, knowledgeable and resourceful in planning, implementing, and executing on all phases of contracts, from proposal through delivery. Clearance Level: Active Secret Education Level: Bachelor of Arts

Contracts Manager

Start Date: 2003-01-01End Date: 2006-01-01

my focus was on the PEP contract and related subcontracts as well as meeting regularly with the long term In Plant Rep located in our facility from the ROCAF. - Prepared and negotiated multi-million dollar proposals for reconnaissance products and services to achieve best value in cost and T/C's - Work with international and U.S. Government customers (DOD and non-DOD) FMS, DCS, Government Contracts proficiency - Broad knowledge on Contract/Export regulations (FAR, DFAR, ITAR, EAR, AECA) - Developed, implemented, analyzed, maintained, and presented strategy, business, and financial plans to support business areas, contracts, programs, projects and processes. - Reduce costs through negotiation/definitization of U.S. Government contracts - Formulated basic strategy, resolved scope issues with customers, provided business leadership and managed the customer. - Negotiated industrial participation/cooperation (offset) contracts with foreign governments to obtain optimum multipliers, delivery requirements; T/C's and plan pre-approvals. Ensured that offset obligations for the business were flowed down to our supply chain. - Proactively addressed all export requirements to reduce/remove potential LD's due to delivery delays

Assistant Facility Security Officer

Start Date: 2011-10-01End Date: 2012-04-01

Initiate, process, and review all SF-86s for Top Secret and Secret security clearances through JPAS. Assist and problem solve security clearance issues with JPAS and eQIP. Responsible for maintaining personnel files, DD-254 forms, vulnerability assessment records in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Manual (NISPOM). • Monitor all Foreign Ownership Control or Influence (FOCI) email traffic and contact reports daily. Archive and encrypt at least monthly. Review all visit requests according to SSA requirements, transfer appropriate requests to Outside Director for review and approval/disapproval. Monitor and ensure visit reports are filed within two weeks of visit. • Ensure visitor control, DD-254s, familiar with ITAR regulations, and access at corporate headquarters location. • Process all visitor authorization requests (VAR) through JPAS for DoD contracts and in other formats for other U.S. government clients. • Convey foreign travel warnings to cleared and uncleared ERG personnel on business travel. • Conduct annual security education training for all 375 employees nationwide. • Copies of the Defense Security Service (DSS) FSO certifications available on request.

Security Manager

Start Date: 2012-01-01End Date: 2013-10-01

Develop and lead the compliance of a large DOD Security Program; including (Personnel, Physical, Visitor Control, Document Control, OPSEC, Comsec, Information Security and Special Programs) *Manage 4 Direct Reports and a contract guard team (30 Guards) *Manage Department Budget *Develop and implement Security plans as related to Security Programs *Manage company access control and alarm systems *Work Directly with Human Resources/Contracts and other business units to ensure Program compliance *Interact with Senior Leadership and Government Officials on Security issues *Created and administered Program Security Newsletter *Created and implemented Security Staff Matrix *Assist in managing GS Corporate Security Self-Inspection Program *Leads and supports the conducting of investigations related to alleged Security Violations *Manage the Emergency Response Team * Responsible for fingerprinting *Created Self Inspection Manual *Develop and Implement Security Education and Awareness Program *Build and maintain strong partnerships with Exelis Business Units *Provide security threat and vulnerability assessments to Executives to monitor any security concerns *Manage organization foreign travel and ITAR Program *Interact with Senior Leadership to ensure compliance with contract per DD -254

COO

Start Date: 2011-01-01End Date: 2012-01-01

Hired to restructure the hosted operations for Lavante's platform that enterprise customers use for managing their supply chain, for tasks such as recovery audit (Accounts Payable function) and vendor master file maintenance. * Restructured the operations and customer-facing teams, going from a single-office operation to a follow-the-sun model, using two outsourced (BPO) teams. Significant reduction in COGS also achieved. * Developed new service delivery model and pricing construct for the existing customer base, and recommended a new customer segmentation / service delivery strategy to the BOD.

Director of Information Technology

Timestamp: 2015-04-23

Seasoned (25+ years) and successful senior executive with focus on Information Technology, Network and Facility Security (DoD), Telecom Infrastructure Engineering and Quality Assurance. I have exemplary versatility and success in every portion of my career. Highlights include but are not limited to ensuring AS9100, ISO9001 and FAA repair station compliance, departmental, divisional and corporate Quality objectives through effective management of the Quality team of inspectors and engineers, Senior Director of IT including Program and Project Management, Business System Implementations, Management of IT and Telecom Infrastructure Engineering, Employee, Consultant and Resource Management as well as Management of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery.

I have an exceptional track record of reaching and exceeding the highest level of Quality in every aspect of my career. I have excelled in planning and budget management. During my 25 year tenure in our Department of Defense (DoD) contractor company, the company grew from a $12 million to a $65 million dollar Aerospace Engineering & Manufacturing business. I leveraged my knowledge of strategic planning, budget management, technology refresh, process and procedure review and cost effective resource management, to keep systems and the company successful and profitable during the rapid growth period.

My executive career as a well-rounded and a resourceful Director has been spent in leading operations and programs while delivering technology that drives business efficiencies. My strong track record of directing strategic and technical program and project initiatives has resulted in the highest level of success to maximize service performance and scalability across the Global enterprise. I am a strong and successful integrator by migrating global IT infrastructures as a part of mergers and acquisitions and I have an in-depth knowledge of existing and emerging software and technology.

- Through my personal and professional focus, as well as my leadership on executing strategic growth to achieve revenue targets, including executive business operations management, network services, mentoring, and staff leadership, my second major role has been that of Facility Security Officer (DoD / NISPOM) and COMSEC Custodian for the divisional and corporate level in our Department of Defense cleared (classified) facilities. Through my management of all functions of the Defense Security Program, I provided strong and dedicated oversight to ensure compliance to government and regulatory security policy and procedure. I have been instrumental in streamlining the process of personnel security clearances, development and administration of security programs, standardization of process and procedure, reporting and personnel training, gaining the DoD Defense Security Services highest security program ratings ever achieved.

- Early on in my 6 year experience as a Sonar Technician (Submarines) for the U.S Navy, my forward thinking and solid work ethic quickly moved me from technician to Quality Inspector and Sonar Supervisor to Quality Assurance Coordinator and Shop Training Petty Officer. Since then, I have met and exceeded every expectation of a success. I believe my moral fiber, character, knowledge, work ethic, experience, accomplishments and vocational ability should certainly earn me a seat in any executive team.

Information Systems Security Manager

Dual Role / Responsibility within Executive Management - Essential Functions By Area of Responsibility) Facility Security Officer • Maintain overall industrial security program - Maintain as an Active Secret Clearance • Processes and reviews personnel security clearances (SF86) and periodic reinvestigations using e-QIP & JPAS • Provide fingerprinting for clearance candidates • Secure and maintain all personnel security clearance records and rosters • Maintain document and visitor control records; coordinate visit requests • Provide security briefings, debriefings, and regular security awareness training for personnel • Manage counter-intelligence program and provide briefings, employee training and government reporting. • Complete DSS required self-inspection and review of security processes to ensure compliance with NISPOM, ITAR, EAR and other agency requirements • Managed and maintained access control systems and program badge access • Maintained our secure facilities and be available to respond to alarm conditions • Establish and maintain successful working relationships with government and internal customers • Enforce standards for a secure environment for the protection of personnel, property and information • Maintained an in-depth knowledge of NISPOM, JPAS and personnel clearance process • Responsible for the interpretation, implementation and guidance of the security policy, provide oversight and assistance to staff • Administers mandatory requirements of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and ensures compliance with company and government security regulations. Manages and implements reports and audits. • Provides quarterly reports/briefs and any other requested documents by DSS. • Experience managing DD-254 security requirements. • Regularly take steps to obtain the necessary enhancement points on the DSS matrix to receive Commendable or Superior rating yearly. • Provide all relevant security training. • Knowledge in processing VARs (Visit Requests) and control of FOCI (Foreign Ownership, Control and Influence) • Knowledge of government contracting/security industry/ITAR

COMSEC Custodian • Responsible for the receipt, custody, issue, safeguarding, accounting and, when necessary, destruction of COMSEC material. • Responsible for the maintenance of up-to-date records and the submission of all required accounting reports. • Responsible for the management and maintenance of the NSA DIAS COMSEC Material Control System / software. • Protect COMSEC material charged to the account and limit access to such material to individuals who have a valid need-to-know and, if the material is classified, are cleared to the level of the material. • Provide COMSEC briefings and training. Conduct annual and semi-annual inventories - Submit transfer, inventory, destruction, and possession reports. • Responsible for all Secure Telephone Equipment (STE), Crypto Cards and the maintenance / management of the hardware. • Ensure the prompt, accurate entry of all amendments to COMSEC publications held by the account. • Ensure that required page checks are accomplished on all keying material and on all publications when they are received, returned from hand receipt, transferred, destroyed, when a change of custodian occurs, and when posting amendments that include replacement pages to ensure completeness of each publication. • Be aware at all times of the location of every item of accountable COMSEC material held by the account and the general purpose for which it is being used. • Ensure that all material received is inspected for evidence of tampering, and, if any is found, submit a report of suspected physical incident immediately. Ensure the integrity of COMSEC material (i.e., key or equipment) by inspecting the protective technologies upon initial receipt, during each inventory and prior to each use.

• Issue material to users by means of a hand receipt and advise recipients of their responsibility for safeguarding the material until it is returned to the COMSEC Custodian. • Ensure that all COMSEC material shipped outside the contractor facility is packaged and shipped in compliance with the provisions of the NSA Industrial COMSEC Manual. • Make the necessary shipping arrangements with the DCS or approved government courier. • Investigate and report any known or suspected COMSEC incidents. • Prepare for the safeguarding of COMSEC material during emergency situations in accordance with the provisions of the NSA Industrial COMSEC Manual. • Verify the identification, clearance, and need-to-know of any individual requesting access to the records and/or material associated with the COMSEC account.